_Pandora's POV_ In the middle of the night, I was abruptly awakened by a sharp, searing pain radiating from my abdomen. It felt as though a relentless grip had taken hold of my insides, squeezing tightly and refusing to let go. Beads of sweat dotted my forehead, my body drenched in a cold clamminess as the agony intensified. Every movement seemed to exacerbate the pain, making it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position. I curled up in a fetal position, clutching at my stomach in a feeble attempt to alleviate the torment. Waves of anguish washed over me, causing my body to tremble uncontrollably. As the pain persisted, it seemed to spread like a wildfire, engulfing not just my abdomen but also my entire being. Nausea gnawed at the edges of my consciousness, threatening to overco